Snarking Up The Wrong Tree

[91bravo]

Mtn bike shorts are *not* the same as road bike shorts

I just call it all spandex! lol

 

[KingMC]

I just call it all spandex! lol

but mtn bike shorts aren't even spandex-related, at least not the visible part (the chamois is, but that's the under-portion of the whole setup).

 

[91bravo]

but mtn bike shorts aren't even spandex-related, at least not the visible part (the chamois is, but that's the under-portion of the whole setup).

Ok, nice tidbit of info there. You can tell I don't know anything about the biking scene! I always thought all bikers wore spandex...

 

[KingMC]

Ok, nice tidbit of info there. You can tell I don't know anything about the biking scene! I always thought all bikers wore spandex...

mtn bikers are a strange blend of day hiker and skateboarder, spandex in the woods is almost treasonous.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/153781516@N05/

 

[Guyon]

the chamois

That's French for "nugget pillow."

 

[tanglediver]

My BIL has been putting his new prosthetic through shake downs for a week or two now.

It's been a tough half year leading up to this. With his love for adventure, I am hopeful he can comeback as full speed as he wants to.

 

[The Warrior]

My BIL has been putting his new prosthetic through shake downs for a week or two now.

It's been a tough half year leading up to this. With his love for adventure, I am hopeful he can comeback as full speed as he wants to.

That has to be tough man. Hoping the best for him.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

tanglediver its Great he is up and about and enjoying life,even after a life changing event.

 

[Aikiguy]

My BIL has been putting his new prosthetic through shake downs for a week or two now.

It's been a tough half year leading up to this. With his love for adventure, I am hopeful he can comeback as full speed as he wants to.

That’s a tough one TD. Hope he gets the support he needs to get back out there.

 

[gmoneyluv]

Spent the last few hours hiking around with 60 lb pack in cold wet conditions looking for new climbing routes to bolt. Unfortunately, the bolting quest was fruitless. Now sitting at home and enjoying a glass of whisky.

 

[The Warrior]

Now sitting at home and enjoying a glass of whisky.

That sounds like a great idea. I need to go buy some.

 

[1066vik]

60 pounds is close to half of you!
(and your loaded weight was still less than me unloaded... )

 

[gmoneyluv]

That sounds like a great idea. I need to go buy some.

Any excuse to drink whisky!

 

[gmoneyluv]

60 pounds is close to half of you!
(and your loaded weight was still less than me unloaded... )

LOL! Yeah, this is about average. At more remote areas the pack has swollen to about 80 lbs (often more) – my knees have not still recovered! (I'm 5'6" tall and weigh between 142 - 152 lbs.) Getting old suks as – I'm 50 and wish I was 36!

 

[1066vik]

I'm down to 252 - and a few months older than you.
my knees always hurt.

 

[The Warrior]

Any excuse to drink whisky!

Just got back with some Maker's Mark, my fav. Gonna be burgers on the grill tonight, followed by some whiskey sours.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

gmoneyluv I dont know if you remember my attempt last year at the Devils Path climb/hike. I made 5 of the 7 3500-4000ft peaks and 12.5 miles. And that was it. I was to beat up to climb the second half. This winter I have been climbing short 6-10 mile scrambles and working out like crazy. If im moving I have atleast 50lbs on my back. I know what the Devil has in store for my one legged 54 year old Ass!!!! Lol June 2nd im attempting the 25.5 mile 2 day climb again. But Im 20lbs lighter. BMI went from 28 to 15 probally a bit towards 12. My legs are tree trunks now lol. This weekend Im climbing/hiking the stairway to heaven. 15 mile as a practice run. Thats the same climb I tried in February but got caught in a Noreaster and spent the night in a rock depression/cave Widow makers made it to dangerous. So the next morn I bailed at 10 miles. Keep climbing and training hard Brother endurance is what gets you to the summit.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

Part of the Stairway to Heaven after the Noreaster

 

[Tanker 1/66]

My Nephew and I at the first Peak of the Devils Path

Ascending one of the 5 peaks I did make it up and over lol